Food Scene
Villa Del Mar Restaurant
1350 West Palma Vista DriveGreat Mexican food with excellent service, moderate price
Republic of the Rio Grande
1411 S 10th StFine dining at its best, for a special ocassion
Titto's Pizzeria
1199 Breyfogle Rdgreat pizza, moderate price
Entertainment & Activities
Rancho El Charco
Good food on a tropical lake setting, dancing from noon to 5 pm
Folklorica dance, Mariachi and theater performances of excellence by La Joya High Schools, $6 per person
Alejandro "Alex" H. Saenz Performing Arts Center
Coyote DriveFolklorica dance, Mariachi and theater performances of excellence by La Joya High Schools, $6 per person
Drinks & Nightlife
Excalibur Bar & Grill
203 Palmview DrGood food, live music, dancing
Parks & Nature
Excellent bird watching at feeders and over the length of 6 miles of road and trails that can be walked or biked. Trolley trips every hour 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.
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Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
2800 S Bentsen Palm DrExcellent bird watching at feeders and over the length of 6 miles of road and trails that can be walked or biked. Trolley trips every hour 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.
Estero Llano Grande State Park
3301 S International BlvdRestored adobe mansion, education center, nature programs, good bird watching
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Quinta Mazatlan
600 Sunset DrRestored adobe mansion, education center, nature programs, good bird watching
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center
714 S Raul Longoria RdFantastic birdwatching
unique collection of animals, many tropical, in beautiful natural settings
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Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold Stunique collection of animals, many tropical, in beautiful natural settings
Shopping
Dollar General
1700 E Griffin Pkwyacross the street, everything a convenience store might have